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The Mexican

Director:Gore VerbinskiWriter:J.H. WymanDreamWorks; R; 123 minutesRelease:3/01Cast:Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini The Mexican isn't a person, it's a gun. An antique one. And it's…

Mexican Flag

The Question: What is the type or name of the bird on the flag of Mexico? The Answer: The bird found in the center of Mexico's flag is an eagle…

Mexican War

(Encyclopedia) Mexican War, 1846–48, armed conflict between the United States and Mexico. The United States had won an easy victory, partly because Mexico, torn by civil strife, could not present…

González de León, Teodoro

(Encyclopedia) González de León, Teodoro, 1926–2016, Mexican architect, b. Mexico City. After studying at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (1942–47), he was a draftsman (1948–49) in Le…

Fredonian Rebellion

(Encyclopedia) Fredonian Rebellion, 1826–27, in Texas history, a premature attempt to make Texas independent from Mexico. Two Americans, Haden Edwards and his brother, had undertaken to make…

Buena Vista, battle of

(Encyclopedia) Buena Vista, battle of, military engagement in the Mexican War, fought Feb. 22–23, 1847. The battle site was just S of Saltillo, Coahuila, in Mexico. Gen. Zachary Taylor, disobeying…